Cost of living in Adelaide (Australia) is 87% more expensive than in Gdańsk (Poland)
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Food | + 89% | |||
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Food in Adelaide (Australia) is 89% more expensive than in Gdańsk (Poland) | ||||
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Adelaide | Gdańsk | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | AU$27 (74 zł) | 36 zł | + 109% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | AU$14 (39 zł) | 26 zł | + 47% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | AU$6 (18 zł) | 13 zł | + 34% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | AU$2.19 (6 zł) | 4.04 zł | + 50% | |
12 eggs, large | AU$4.63 (13 zł) | 14 zł | - 7% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | AU$7 (20 zł) | 14 zł | + 45% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | AU$11 (30 zł) | 17 zł | + 70% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | AU$4.50 (12 zł) | 3.99 zł | + 212% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | AU$4.10 (11 zł) | 3.18 zł | + 257% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | AU$7 (20 zł) | 4.23 zł | + 383% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | AU$19 (53 zł) | 32 zł | + 66% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | AU$3.12 (9 zł) | 8 zł | + 11% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | AU$3.61 (10 zł) | 3.09 zł | + 224% | |
Housing | + 96% | |||
Housing in Adelaide (Australia) is 96% more expensive than in Gdańsk (Poland) | ||||
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Adelaide | Gdańsk | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | AU$3,769 (10,434 zł) | 6,012 zł | + 74% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | AU$2,398 (6,640 zł) | 3,772 zł | + 76% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | AU$236 (652 zł) | 694 zł | - 6% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | AU$2,178 (6,031 zł) | 2,925 zł | + 106% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | AU$1,526 (4,225 zł) | 2,237 zł | + 89% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | AU$140 (388 zł) | 300 zł | + 29% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | AU$87 (241 zł) | 46 zł | + 428% | |
40” flat screen tv | AU$506 (1,400 zł) | 1,830 zł | - 24% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | AU$233 (645 zł) | 399 zł | + 61% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | AU$9 (25 zł) | 37 zł | - 32% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | AU$31 (86 zł) | 22 zł | + 288% | |
Clothes | + 64% | |||
Clothes in Adelaide (Australia) is 64% more expensive than in Gdańsk (Poland) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | AU$127 (353 zł) | 323 zł | + 9% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | AU$108 (299 zł) | 137 zł | + 118% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | AU$200 (554 zł) | 367 zł | + 51% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | AU$206 (570 zł) | 496 zł | + 15% | |
Transportation | + 65% | |||
Transportation in Adelaide (Australia) is 65% more expensive than in Gdańsk (Poland) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | AU$33,126 (91,717 zł) | 93,824 zł | - 2% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | AU$2.03 (5.62 zł) | 7 zł | - 17% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | AU$108 (299 zł) | 122 zł | + 145% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | AU$25 (69 zł) | 36 zł | + 95% | |
Personal Care | + 26% | |||
Personal Care in Adelaide (Australia) is 26% more expensive than in Gdańsk (Poland) | ||||
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Adelaide | Gdańsk | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | AU$8 (23 zł) | 17 zł | + 31% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | AU$20 (55 zł) | 48 zł | + 15% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | AU$67 (186 zł) | 151 zł | + 23% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | AU$8 (22 zł) | 10 zł | + 121% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | AU$5.04 (14 zł) | 12 zł | + 17% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | AU$6 (18 zł) | 12 zł | + 49% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | AU$3.25 (9 zł) | 7 zł | + 25% | |
Tube of toothpaste | AU$3.06 (8 zł) | 9 zł | - 3% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | AU$26 (71 zł) | 40 zł | + 79% | |
Entertainment | + 152% | |||
Entertainment in Adelaide (Australia) is 152% more expensive than in Gdańsk (Poland) | ||||
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Adelaide | Gdańsk | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | AU$64 (177 zł) | 81 zł | + 119% | |
2 tickets to the movies | AU$44 (123 zł) | 50 zł | + 144% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | AU$216 (597 zł) | 215 zł | + 177% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | AU$183 (506 zł) | 168 zł | + 200% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | AU$18 (51 zł) | 28 zł | + 82% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | AU$5.81 (16 zł) | 14 zł | + 13% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | AU$11 (30 zł) | 12 zł | + 150% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | AU$650 (1,800 zł) | 2,013 zł | - 11% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | AU$0.54 (1.50 zł) | 0.29 zł | + 411% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | AU$83 (230 zł) | 132 zł | + 74% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | AU$38 (106 zł) | 17 zł | + 539% | |
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TOTAL | + 87% |

These prices were last updated on June 02, 2023.
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